19:30 on August 31st, Beijing time, in the third round of the 2024-25 Premier League season, Arsenal played against Brighton at home. In the first half, Saka assisted Havertz with a chip shot to break the deadlock. Milner was injured, Rice was booked, and Arsenal led 1-0. In the second half, Rice received another yellow card and was sent off with a red card. Soon after, Brighton equalized with a goal from João Pedro. Havertz missed a clear chance, and Arsenal eventually drew 1-1 with 10 men, missing out on a third consecutive victory.
【Key Events】
In the 38th minute, after a long pass from Viergever, Saka picked up the ball and made a chip forward. Havertz moved forward and faced Viergever's challenge. He chose to chip the ball into the empty net, giving Arsenal a 1-0 lead against Brighton.
Let's take another look at this goal.
In the 49th minute, Rice interfered with the opponent's kick-off and received another yellow card, resulting in a red card and sending off.
Rice's first yellow card was for a tackle on Veltman.
In the 58th minute, Dunk sent a long through pass, Welbeck received the ball and almost had a one-on-one opportunity, but his shot was saved by Leno. João Pedro followed up and scored, equalizing the score for Brighton.
Let's take another look at this goal.
【Key Moments】
In the 2nd minute, Saka broke into the penalty area from the right and made a cross, but it was blocked by Viergever. Rice picked up the ball and passed it again, but his teammate failed to control it, and it was cleared by a Brighton player.
In the 7th minute, Schärle fouled Saka outside the penalty area, giving Arsenal a free kick.
In the 8th minute, Saka took the free kick but it was blocked. Edergole and Saka had a combination inside the penalty area, and Saka received Edergole's lob pass but his direct shot was collected by Viergever.
In the 11th minute, Saka passed the ball after getting rid of the defender, but it was cleared. Ben White picked up the ball and took a powerful shot, hitting Dunk's arm and going out of bounds, but the referee didn't call it.
In the 14th minute, João Pedro sent a cross from the left, and Maupay's header was saved by Leno.
In the 15th minute, Milner got injured and couldn't continue, Ayari came on as a substitute in the 17th minute, replacing Milner.
In the 18th minute, Tierney took the ball from the left and sent a cross, but Edergole's shot was saved by Viergever.
In the 31st minute, Havertz headed the ball for clearance, but it fell to Shimizu Kaoru. He took a left-footed shot but missed the far post.
In the 42nd minute, Rice tackled Veltman and was booked.
In the 43rd minute, Brighton's head coach complained about the decision and was shown a yellow card by the referee.
There were 4 minutes of injury time at the end of the first half. In the 45+2 minute, Troisard received the ball from the left, got rid of the defense, and took a low shot in the penalty area, but it was saved by Viergever.
In the 45+3 minute, Thomas brought down his opponent and received a yellow card.
At halftime, Arsenal led Brighton 1-0.
In the second half, in the 47th minute, Arsenal had a corner kick opportunity from the left. Rice sent the ball into the penalty area, but Gabriel's header went over the bar.
In the 53rd minute, Schärle found a shooting opportunity inside the penalty area, but his shot was weak and easily saved by Leno.
In the 70th minute, Trossard kicked the opponent in a challenge and received a yellow card from the referee.
In the 75th minute, Arsenal launched a counterattack. Havertz had a one-on-one chance and his left-footed shot was saved by Viergever. Saka followed up with a shot, but it was blocked by a defender.
In the 76th minute, Brighton tried a long-range shot, but it was blocked by a defender. However, Leno lost his balance, but he quickly adjusted and blocked the opponent's second shot.
In the 77th minute, Arsenal had another counterattack opportunity. Havertz pushed forward from the right and made a cross into the penalty area. Saka rushed in to shoot, but Viergever saved it.
In the 82nd minute, Brighton had a corner kick opportunity. The ball was sent into the penalty area, and Van Hecke's header went wide, and he collided with teammate Rüther.
In the 89th minute, Balleba had two consecutive shots, and his first shot hit Gabriel, then he missed the second shot.
There were 6 minutes of injury time at the end of the second half. In the 90+2 minute, Leno made a crucial save, thwarting the opponent's threat.
In the 90+4 minute, Leno received a yellow card for time-wasting.
The game ended with a 1-1 draw between Arsenal and Brighton.
【Starting Line-ups and Substitutes】
Arsenal starting XI: 22-Leno, 4-Ben White, 2-Saliba, 6-Gabriel, 12-Tierney (80' 17-Zinchenko), 41-Rice, 5-Thomas, 8-Edergole (73' 11-Martinelli), 19-Trossard (59' 33-Calafiore), 7-Saka, 29-Havertz
Arsenal substitutes: 36-Sethford, 15-Kiwior, 53-Enaneri, 20-Guo, 56-Salah-Eddin, 49-Lewis-Skelley
Brighton substitutes: 23-Steele, 2-Lamptey, 3-Igor, 4-Webster
